If enacted, this bill would update current statutes regarding the sexual exploitation of children by modifying existing definitions and adding new language. Specifically, it would amend the definition of "visual depiction" to include images created or modified by computer software, artificial intelligence, or other digital editing tools, thereby broadening the scope of what constitutes a visual depiction under the law. Additionally, the definition of "minor" would be expanded to include visual depictions that are indistinguishable from actual minors, and a new definition for "indistinguishable" would be introduced, clarifying that it refers to visual depictions that a reasonable person would conclude are of an actual minor.

Furthermore, the bill would modify the classification of "dangerous crime against children" to include offenses involving visual depictions indistinguishable from actual minors under 15 years old. It would also make conforming changes to ensure consistency across the statutes. These updates aim to address the evolving nature of digital content and its implications for child exploitation laws, ensuring that legal definitions remain relevant in the context of modern technology.

Statutes affected:
Introduced Version: 13-3551
House Engrossed Version: 13-3551
Senate Engrossed Version: 13-705, 13-3551, 31-233, 41-1604.07, 13-1411, 13-701, 13-704, 13-707, 13-3623, 13-3206, 13-3212, 13-1428